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This week at SOTH

From Pastor Kristen:


"God’s love is not fair. It is not based on a calculation of good deeds minus bad deeds multiplied by the number of Sundays someone comes to church. Rather, God loves us so much there is no scale adequate to calculate God’s devotion. Love like this cannot be measured, tracked, or managed. But it can be witnessed in Jesus dying on a cross to show us just how far God will go to prove God’s immeasurable love. 
 
Love like that is for you. Love like that is for me. It is for our neighbor.  It is for the stranger. Love like that is for those deemed worthy and for those deemed unworthy. The good news is that God does not love us fairly. Instead, God loves us – fiercely, vulnerably, courageously, and unendingly.
 
God welcomes sinners and eats with them. God desires to bring back into community those who’ve been cut off.  God celebrates and rejoices each time those who have been lost are found once again.  And we in the church should recognize how that describes each and every one of us. The church is filled with folks like the older brother and younger brother – not to mention older and younger sisters and siblings of all kinds. All of whom are loved by God and welcomed as God’s children to this meal of forgiveness." excerpt from Sunday's sermon based on Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

Return to Activities after Worship

Because of the low COVID case rates in the county and high vaccination rates among our members, we have resumed both fellowship time and choir practice after worship.

Choir will gather in the sanctuary approximately 15 minutes after the end of worship (enough time to grab some coffee). 

Fellowship time will be offered as often as there are volunteers to host.  Please sign up to: set up/clean up coffee, bring refreshments, or both!

Prayer Around the Cross

Wednesdays at 7 p.m.



Join us for an evening worship service that includes scripture readings, prayers, silence, and opportunities to gather around the cross, light a candle, pray, and walk a labyrinth.

We will be collecting canned soup for the Little Free Pantry, and our offering will support Oaks Indian Mission.

Opportunities


Eastern Missouri ELCA Ministries


All are invited to an Easter Vigil worship service at 7:30 p.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Church. This is a collaborative service of the Eastern Missouri ELCA Ministries.

This night we move from the darkness of Good Friday to the light of Easter. Our worship has four parts: the services of Light, Readings, Baptism, and Communion. A reception with pie and bubbly drinks will follow.

Second Quarter Penny Power: 

 

Lutheran Disaster Response is accompanying our partners in Eastern Europe with immediate support and supplies such as food, blankets, water and hygiene kits. Care also includes pastoral and psychological support to address the trauma they’ve endured.

Watch an update on the response: https://fb.watch/bWY3p5L6XC/
 

If you would like to give beyond loose change, you can make a check out to Shepherd of the Hills with "LDR Ukraine" in the memo line.

Praying for the Central States Synod

Throughout 2022 we will be praying each Sunday for the congregations and ministries of the Central States Synod. This week we lift in prayer:

 Bethlehem Lutheran Church, WaKeeney, KS
 Emanuel Lutheran Church, WaKeeney, KS
 Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Ness City, KS
 St. John Lutheran Church, Ellis, KS
  Zion Lutheran Church, WaKeeney, KS 

May these communities be inspired by the good news of Jesus Christ and guided by the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Worship at Shepherd of the Hills

Currently our faith community is worshipping both in-person and online (YouTube). In-person worship is mask-optional; however, those serving communion will wear masks. If you are not feeling well, please stay home and join us on YouTube.  

We livestream the worship service at 9 a.m. here:
Shepherd of the Hills ELCA St Louis - YouTube

Later that day we will post the worship recording on the church Facebook page, YouTube channel, and worship webpage.

Support Shepherd of the Hills

We encourage you to keep up with your pledged giving in support of SOTH’s continued ministry.

As always, you can mail a check to 4161 Cypress Road, St. Ann, MO 63074.

You can also give online by visiting https://www.churchtrac.com/donate?ui=0F8921C9

Please refer to instructions for setting up an online account.

Stay Connected

Please stay tuned to sothstl.org and this email list for updates.

Sunday,
April 3, 2022


Fifth Sunday in Lent

Serving this Sunday 


Bill and Gary
 

Worship
in person and
on YouTube

Worship Services

Join us in person or on Shepherd of the Hills ELCA St Louis - YouTube at 9 a.m.

View recorded worship services on our website

March Birthdays and Anniversaries

🎂 Happy Birthday to:
Jayce, Pascaline, Daniel, Nancy, Sydney, Kim, Bill, Naomi, Abigail, Linda P., Cathy, and Tom K

Happy Anniversary to: Abbi & Mike and Carol &Tom

Central States Synod


Shepherd of the Hills is a member of the Central States Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.

Visit Central States Synod Newsletter Archive

Community Helping Ministry

Please visit the CHM Facebook Page

Pictures

Visit our Facebook page for pictures.

Prayer Chain

Your prayers are always appreciated, not only for those in our congregation, but also for many loved ones who are connected to us.

If you're not already a member of the SOTH Prayer Chain, but you would like to join, please email Margaret at sothprayerchain@gmail.com and tell her whether you'd like to receive emails and/or phone calls (be sure to include your phone number).

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